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Australia cracks down on EV fast charger reliability to address range anxiety
Government funded EV fast chargers to have 98 pct uptime requirement, as well as bigger bays, “drive-through” options and a targeted common payment system.
“Disappointing:” Fuel efficiency standard hits speed hump in blow to rapid switch to EVs
Proposed fuel efficiency standard faces further delays as main car lobby fights back against copying “ridiculous” targets in other western economies.
Queensland targets 3,000 EVs for government fleet, with 500 already plugged in
Queensland Labor says it will have 3,000 EVs in its car fleet by 2026 and install another 2,500 chargers at government buildings over coming three years.
Which automakers support proposed emissions standards? More than meet the eye
At first glance, automakers are all over the map in their responses to the US EPA’s proposal. But a closer looks shows only one opposes it entirely.
Leasing and salary packages driving sharp uptake in Australian EV sales
Leasing companies say changes to tax rules have driven huge interest in EVs, with the increase in sales pushing the local market into a tipping point towards electric.
Australian hospital group and golf club ban EV charging because of fire risks
Updated: Major hospital group bans EV charging in its car parks due to fire risks, and a golf club to dismantle its EV chargers down after a club house fire blamed on golf buggy batteries.
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